Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is a simple way to encourage wanted behaviors and, in the process, eliminate less desirable ones. Positive reinforcements can help persuade the student to pursue behaviors you prefer. They can be any type of incentive or reward that results in encouraging behaviors you want from the student. One type can be in the form of activities that can be internally rewarding. Another type may be in physical rewards.

An important way to encourage and motivate children can be in our choice of words,  It does make a difference!  It is beneficial for each of us to be aware and monitor the words we use when we are reacting to our children’s work and behavior.  As we do, we can develop the habit of responding with words that bring a smile, encourage, motivate, and bolster positive self-esteem as we encourage them to continued good works and behaviors.

Following are some positive words and phrases that can be used effectively as

Reinforcement when used in sincerity:

Great job!              Very impressive!               Terrific!                 That’s the best yet!                                                 Amazing!               Great!                                 You’ve outdone yourself    
Nice work!!            Excellent!                          You make it look easy!          
Extraordinary!       Exactly right!                     Brilliant!               Thank you for …                Perfect!                  Sensational!                      You improve every day!       
Outstanding!         Beautiful!                           That’s a good way to do that.                                 Smart thinking!     Very impressive!               That’s an awesome idea! 
Fabulous!               Great job! Super!              Very precise!       Sensational!                           First-rate job!        Sharp response!                You’re doing great!  
Keep trying, you’ll get it!

Have fun trying some of these out and enjoy the results!